Meet the Executive

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  Andrew Celano

  Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Accounting Officer

  Andrew was appointed as CEO and began his role in September 2021. Prior to that, he served as Headteacher of St. Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford, from 2015 to 2021. He brings to the role experience from the Independent and State Sector, as well as many years experience as a Head of Humanities, Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in various Hertfordshire schools.

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  Andrew Howard

  Chief Finance Officer

  Andy was initially appointed as the Finance Manager at St. Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford. He was appointed as the Trust CFO in September 2021 and brings with him a wealth of experience in the Academy sector, primarily as a fully qualified Chartered Accountant working with commercial companies auditing within the Academy sector.

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  Barbara O'Connor

  Primary School Improvement Executive Head

  Barbara is Executive Headteacher at St. Joseph's Waltham Cross and also works directly for the Trust as part of the Executive on our School Improvement priorities listed in our Trust Development Plan. She also leads on Safeguarding across the Trust.

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  Michelle Keating

  Primary School Improvement Executive Head

  Michelle is Executive Headteacher at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Puckeridge, and also works directly for the Trust as part of the Executive on our School Improvement priorities listed in our Trust Development Plan. She also leads on Health and Safety across the Trust.